The Best SoundCloud AlternativesTop Music Streaming Services & Audio Players like SoundCloud

SoundCloud is described as 'Stream millions of tracks and discover new music while supporting artists via fan-powered streams. Enjoy ad-free listening and offline access with subscriptions' and is a leading Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SoundCloud for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best SoundCloud alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like SoundCloud are Bandcamp, Funkwhale, Deezer and Navidrome.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2852 likes

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    286 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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    Spotify vs SoundCloud Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Chip Thrasher
    1

    Both are for streaming, both have ads, playlists.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    20

    SoundCloud is largely a social network for users to share music. Spotify is not.

    Marc Aaron Jacobs
    Negative
    0

    Still a fan of Apple Music over Spotify

    3 of 12 comments
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Bandcamp icon

    Bandcamp

     205 likes

    Music platform with direct artist sales, global discovery, instant streaming and download of DRM-free tracks, physical merchandise, offline listening, flexible pricing, and community features for fans supporting independent creators across numerous genres.

    129 Bandcamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Bandcamp vs SoundCloud Comments
    davyto
    Positive
    0

    The business model is friendlier to consumers and artists because it doesn't rely on subscriptions or ads. However, it's more focussed on actual releases which makes it not really a platform to post WIP material.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    While Bandcamp is more targeted towards professional independent artists, its still a good, solid service with a lot to offer.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Bandcamp is basically SoundCloud minus all the baggage. No complex "modern" interface, no ads yelling at you to give them money, just music. It is slightly more obscure, however.

    • Bandcamp is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     185 likes

    Self-hosted platform for streaming, uploading, and sharing music or podcasts, browsable by artist, album, genre, or playlist. Accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers. Offers privacy-focused, ad-free experience, decentralized content sharing, and community moderation features.

    95 Funkwhale alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Funkwhale vs SoundCloud Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    1

    While Funkwhale is a fantastic decentralized solution for music-listenning, it lacks a lot of the social features Soudcloud provides. It doesn't provide for an interesting community tool, because it is not its main focus.

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    I don't like Funkwhale as an alternative because it's not similar to soundcloud.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  5. Deezer icon

    Deezer

     474 likes

    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    187 Deezer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Deezer vs SoundCloud Comments
    cowabunga
    Negative
    12

    Deezer is a music streaming website lacking any social features that SC has.

    Guest
    Negative
    12

    Deezer is a competitor to Spotify, not to SoundCloud (mainly because neither is community-based like SoundCloud is).

    Adrian Neumann
    Positive
    0

    European alternative to Spotify, Apple Music

    3 of 4 comments
    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Deezer is LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
  7. Navidrome icon

    Navidrome

     58 likes

    Open source music server offering seamless self-hosting, Subsonic client compatibility, efficient handling of large libraries, multi-user profiles, device-agnostic web access, live metadata updates, theme customization, per-user transcoding, extensive audio format streaming, and remote access features.

    53 Navidrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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  8. Apple Music icon

    Apple Music

     170 likes

    Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

    152 Apple Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
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    Apple Music vs SoundCloud Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Apple Music does not allow you to host your own audio/music publicly.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietarySoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Audius Music icon

    Audius Music

     52 likes

    Audius is a streaming platform built for all musicians, not just those signed to labels. Build a fanbase, share your works in progress, and then publish your completed tracks for all the world to hear. Create, grow, and monetize, all without the need to graduate off the platform...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Audius Music vs SoundCloud Comments
    Tibbe
    3

    Audius is an amazing platform, but because Audius uses blockchain, artists can't delete their music, only hide them.

    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Audius Music is DecentralizedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  10. Jamendo icon

    Jamendo

     164 likes

    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
     
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    Jamendo vs SoundCloud Comments
    loganbrooker7
    Positive
    -2

    Pretty similar interface. You can upload music if you want. A good alternitive.

    • Jamendo is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Mixcloud icon

    Mixcloud

     54 likes

    Explore 50+ million radio shows, DJ mixes and podcasts made by passionate creators around the world, for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Mixcloud vs SoundCloud Comments
    marianomortarotti
    Positive
    0

    It's a good place to find content like mixing sessions. I found one from Ronski Speed, which was unavailable at Soundcloud.

    • Mixcloud is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Musify icon

    Musify

     24 likes

    Access music from YouTube by streaming or downloading, listen offline, manage custom playlists, import and export data, access lyrics, enjoy SponsorBlock, no ads, no subscriptions, cross-platform Material UI, supports 17 languages, and free usage always.

    113 Musify alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Musify vs SoundCloud Comments
    catwraith
    Negative
    0

    Musify is an Android app that streams music from YouTube. It does not provide any of the social features that one would expect as an alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Musify is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Musify is Privacy focused and LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
  13. Power Ampache 2 icon

    Power Ampache 2

     7 likes

    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Android
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  14. hearthis.at icon

    hearthis.at

     29 likes

    Upload unlimited music and share it with friends and fans for free. Create Playlists, Sets and Galleries for your Tracks & Mixes and follow your favourite Artists.

    76 hearthis.at alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kodi
    • Wordpress
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    hearthis.at vs SoundCloud Comments
    MindSpaceApocalypse
    Positive
    1

    It's pretty much the same thing except more customizing options and a lot more storage

    davyto
    Positive
    0

    Very similar to SoundCloud but no ads or dark patterns to force listeners into something. It's also cheaper for the artists if the storage or quality of the free tier isn't enough. It has a strong focus on community content and doesn't try to compete with streaming services.

    Tibbe
    Negative
    -2

    Most things have been translated into English, but the page with the terms of use, for example, has the URL https://hearthis.at/nutzungsbedingungen/ (nutzungsbedingungen is German for terms of use)

    • hearthis.at is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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